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GLADYS AHAMZIE

Leicester

Summary

Results-driven HR Administrator with years of experience providing excellent administrative and customer service support to employees and senior management. Passionate about creating a positive employee experience through empathy, discretion, teamwork, and upholding company policies. Seeking to leverage my HR expertise to contribute to an organization’s success through efficient service delivery.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Talent Coordinator - Volunteer

Bridges For Enterprise
01.2023 - Current
  • Develop the recruitment strategy leveraging market research, pipeline analysis, and hiring metrics to optimize sourcing channels for new volunteers
  • Create a formal volunteer exit process including exit interviews and transition plans to capture feedback and enhance the volunteer experience
  • Identified areas of improvement to enhance training programs and support the management of the talent assessment framework and promotion workflow
  • Roll-out of an engaging onboarding program for new hires incorporating interactive e-learning modules on policies, internal procedures, and regulations.

People Operations Coordinator

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
01.2017 - 01.2022

I played a key role in supporting, and driving a world class employee experience, acting as a first point of contact for HR-related matters and provided support and guidance to 10 Senior Business Executives and over 200 employees within the EMEA region. My key achievements included:

  • Onboarded over 50 new hires efficiently by coordinating contracts, documents, IT access, and training needs to ensure smooth transition
  • Maintained up-to-date HR records and documentation, enabling easy access to employee information for reporting and compliance.
  • Delivered excellent customer service to employees and managers by responding to inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with the Learning and development team to successfully create training contents on topics like Conflict Management.
  • Compiled and presented comprehensive monthly HR reports, enabling data-driven decisions
  • Maintained accurate org charts, employee handbook, and HR policies and procedures to support HR operations
  • Collaborated on strategic initiatives, contributing to a 15% increase in employee engagement and alignment with business goals.

HR Coordinator

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • As the HR specialist, I was an integral part of the HR team, responsible for supporting the HR function with a focus on implementing policies and HR best practices
  • I played a key role in ensuring that the business function remains compliant, efficient, and people centric
  • Successfully managed the entire payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runs with zero errors
  • Elevated employee participation in engagement surveys by 30%, resulting in more comprehensive feedback and actionable insights
  • Ensured compliance with pension regulations and accuracy of contributions, saving the company from potential penalties
  • Enhanced employee well-being by ensuring 100% participation in health screenings and actively monitoring follow-up actions
  • Participated in the successful hiring of 20 new employees, streamlining the recruitment process
  • Led transition to paperless HR filing system, improving accessibility and sustainability
  • Developed and conducted engaging onboarding experience for 40+ interns.

HR OFFICER

Access Bank Plc
01.2011 - 07.2013
  • As the single point of contact for the employees and managers, I provided HR support on a day-to-day basis to business units and operated as a trusted advisor to managers to help develop their people, their business plans, and their strategy for all people-related issues
  • Key deliverables and achievements included: Formulated and implemented policies ensuring compliance with labour regulations such as occupational and safety policy
  • Tracked and analysed absenteeism data, identifying trends, and implementing absence policy to reduce unplanned absences 7%
  • Reviewed and updated employee handbook and company policies annually to align with employment law and business needs
  • Maintained the HRIS and physical employee records and ensured legal compliance, data accuracy, and efficient reporting
  • Resolved employee disputes and provided guidance to employees and managers to maintain a positive and productive work environment
  • Handled new hire onboarding and induction and employee exit formalities.

HR Project Coordinator

Access Bank Plc
03.2010 - 12.2010
  • Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
  • Mitigated project risks with accurate requirements gathering, planning and ongoing problem-solving.
  • Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.

Education

MSc HR Management and Training & CIPD Level 7 -

University of Leicester
09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - French Language -

Imo State University

Skills

  • Attention to details
  • HRIS Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Organisational skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Workday
  • Bamboo HR
  • Microsoft suite

Languages

English - Native
French - Fluent

Personal Information

Title: HR professional, CIPD Level 7

References

Available on request

Timeline

Global Talent Coordinator - Volunteer

Bridges For Enterprise
01.2023 - Current

People Operations Coordinator

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
01.2017 - 01.2022

HR Coordinator

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
01.2013 - 01.2016

HR OFFICER

Access Bank Plc
01.2011 - 07.2013

HR Project Coordinator

Access Bank Plc
03.2010 - 12.2010

MSc HR Management and Training & CIPD Level 7 -

University of Leicester

Bachelor of Arts - French Language -

Imo State University
GLADYS AHAMZIE